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10 am
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group

Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6)

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Dec 10 2024 Tue

Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6)

10:00am–10:30am
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Join us for stories, songs, and lots of movement in this fun and engaging, interactive story time! For ages 0-6, with caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults for Early Childhood Programs

This program is designed for young children to attend with a caregiver. Please plan to be engaged with your child during this program. Children under age 5 must be in the immediate supervising vicinity of a caregiver at all times while at the library. 

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group

Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3)

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Dec 12 2024 Thu

Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3)

10:00am–10:30am
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Join us for stories, music, and movement. Ages 18 months-3 years with caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults for Early Childhood Programs

This program is designed for young children to attend with a caregiver. Please plan to be engaged with your child during this program. Children under age 5 must be in the immediate supervising vicinity of a caregiver at all times while at the library. 

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Storytime and Play (Ages 0-6)

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Dec 13 2024 Fri

Family Storytime and Play (Ages 0-6)

10:00am–11:00am
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Join library staff for stories and songs, then stay and play and make new friends! For kids ages birth through 6 with caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults for Early Childhood Programs

This program is designed for young children to attend with a caregiver. Please plan to be engaged with your child during this program. Children under age 5 must be in the immediate supervising vicinity of a caregiver at all times while at the library. 

This event is in the "Families" group

Winter Craft (Families)

10:00am–11:00am
Families
This event is in the "Families" group
Dec 14 2024 Sat

Winter Craft (Families)

10:00am–11:00am
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Drop in and make a winter themed craft at the library! For families.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults for Children's Programs

Children age 7 and younger must have a caregiver (age 12 or older) with them at all times while at the library, including during programs. Children may not be left unattended at the library unless they are age 8+.

Accompanying Adults for Early Childhood Programs

This program is designed for young children to attend with a caregiver. Please plan to be engaged with your child during this program. Children under age 5 must be in the immediate supervising vicinity of a caregiver at all times while at the library. 

Messy Program Alert

This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.

11 am
12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Afternoon Book Club

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Dec 11 2024 Wed

Afternoon Book Club

1:30pm–2:30pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books
Program Description:

The afternoon book club meets the second Wednesday of each month. Books will be available for checkout one month in advance.

This month's selection: A Separate Peace by John Knowles.

2 pm
Reservation

Cadette Meeting

2:00pm–3:00pm
Dec 8 2024 Sun

Cadette Meeting

2:00pm–3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Community Room
Event Description

Our monthly Cadette Girl Scout Meeting

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

James Callen Trio Concert

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Dec 8 2024 Sun

James Callen Trio Concert

2:00pm–3:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Fireside
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Program Description:

River Forest's own jazz pianist James Callen returns to the Library with his trio for an afternoon of live music on the second floor. His trio will play his arrangements of pop and rock tunes from the ’60’s, ’70’s, and ’80’s, including songs

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

All Levels Yoga

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Dec 14 2024 Sat

All Levels Yoga

2:00pm–3:00pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Registration Required
Program Description:

Rhonda Fentry of Rhonda's Rhythms returns to lead an All Levels Yoga class. Registration required. Please bring your own yoga mat. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township.

3 pm
Reservation

Lincoln PTO Belongingness and Inclusion Committee monthly meeting

3:30pm–4:30pm
Dec 8 2024 Sun

Lincoln PTO Belongingness and Inclusion Committee monthly meeting

3:30pm–4:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Community Room
Event Description

Lincoln PTO Belongingness and Inclusion Committee monthly meeting

This event is in the "Kids" group

STEM Club (Grades K-4)

3:45pm–4:30pm
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
Dec 9 2024 Mon

STEM Club (Grades K-4)

3:45pm–4:30pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Program Description:

Join us for our monthly STEM program for kids. Registration is required. Grades K-4.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults for Children's Programs

Children age 7 and younger must have a caregiver (age 12 or older) with them at all times while at the library, including during programs. Children may not be left unattended at the library unless they are age 8+.

Messy Program Alert

This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)

3:15pm–4:30pm
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Dec 10 2024 Tue

Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)

3:15pm–4:30pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services
Program Description:

Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services.

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Gingerbread Houses (Grades 5-8)

3:15pm–4:30pm
Tweens & Teens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Dec 12 2024 Thu

Gingerbread Houses (Grades 5-8)

3:15pm–4:30pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program Description:

Come decorate your very own gingerbread house! We will provide everything you need, but dress for mess, just in case. Registration required.

4 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group

Story Stretchers (Grade K-4)

4:00pm–4:30pm
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
Dec 11 2024 Wed

Story Stretchers (Grade K-4)

4:00pm–4:30pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Registration Required
Program Description:

Listen to a story and do creative extension activities like crafts, games, and storytelling. Registration is required. Grades K-4.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults for Children's Programs

Children age 7 and younger must have a caregiver (age 12 or older) with them at all times while at the library, including during programs. Children may not be left unattended at the library unless they are age 8+.

Messy Program Alert

This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.

5 pm
Reservation

Brownie Troop 47496

5:00pm–6:00pm
Dec 10 2024 Tue

Brownie Troop 47496

5:00pm–6:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

Brownie Troop Meeting

6 pm
Reservation

Girl Scout Troop 47228 Meeting

6:00pm–7:00pm
Dec 10 2024 Tue

Girl Scout Troop 47228 Meeting

6:00pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Community Room
Event Description

December Girl Scout Meeting

Reservation

Kiwanis meeting

6:30pm–8:30pm
Dec 11 2024 Wed

Kiwanis meeting

6:30pm–8:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Community Room
Event Description

Club Business meeting

7 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Illinois Libraries Present: The Magic of Raina Telgemeier

7:00pm–8:00pm
Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults & Seniors
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Dec 10 2024 Tue

Illinois Libraries Present: The Magic of Raina Telgemeier

7:00pm–8:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books
Program Description:

Join us for a night with critically acclaimed comic artist, Raina Telgemeier! Raina is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels Smile, Drama, Sisters, Ghosts, and 

Reservation

Brownie Monthly meeting

7:00pm–8:00pm
Dec 11 2024 Wed

Brownie Monthly meeting

7:00pm–8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

Celebrate the holidays and the cookie season kickoff

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Craft and Chat

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Dec 12 2024 Thu

Craft and Chat

7:00pm–8:00pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Registration Required
Program Description:

Crafting isn't just for kids! This month's craft: making winter gnomes.

The Library will provide all materials, so you only need to bring your creativity. Registration required. To avoid duplicate sign-ups, please only register yourself.

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